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Penn Hills School District announces changes to student busing in an effort to save on transportation costs
PENN HILLS (KDKA) - The Penn Hills School District, in an effort to save on transportation costs, has said they are planning to reconfigure student busing. The plan, according to the district is to reconfigure many of its bus routes. They said they would save nearly $411,000 in transportation costs by changing the routes. "The district analyzed a variety of scenarios during its study and determined that our financial plan maximized both safety and savings," said Penn Hills School District Chief Financial Officer, John Zahorchak. Penn Hills conducted an internal study over several months and came to the conclusion that money could be...
The Worst City To Live In Pennsylvania Has Been Revealed
Recent reports have identified McKees Rocks as the worst city to live in Pennsylvania, primarily due to its alarming crime rates and socioeconomic challenges. This article explores the factors contributing to this designation and the implications for residents and potential newcomers. Overview of McKees Rocks. McKees Rocks, a borough in...
The Stroller, July 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Car cruise to raise funds for Leechburg Public Library. Leechburg...
Route 2075 Leechburg Road Daylight Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Plum
PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Leechburg Road (Route 2075) in Plum Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 22 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late mid-August on Leechburg Road between Elicker Road and Tilio Drive for gas line replacement work.
North Versailles police chief wins Can-Am mountain bike competition
BUTLER TWP — When a sweating, exhausted Norman Locke finally, mercifully crossed the finish line after coming in first at the grueling, 15-mile 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games Mountain Bike Race, he got a scare from race official John McLaughlin. “One more lap,” McLaughlin said nonchalantly as Locke passed the...
Pittsburgh International Airport flies past prepandemic passenger levels
The Allegheny County Airport Authority has long been comparing its passenger traffic to 2019, the year before the pandemic put a halt to most business and leisure travel worldwide. Now, that’s coming to an end, and spectacularly. Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport rose to 108% of 2019 levels...
UPMC, AHN join federal program to increase access to Alzheimer’s care
With one of the largest aging populations in the nation, Allegheny County is poised to benefit from two major hospital systems participating in a new program that aims to scale comprehensive dementia-related care to reach more patients and alleviate provider and caregiver burden. Both the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center...
Plaintiffs sue convenience store chain over negligence resulting in severe injuries
A serious injury at a convenience store has led to a lawsuit that could have significant implications for businesses and their duty of care towards customers. On July 11, 2024, Nakia Cartegena and his wife, Ulonda McClellan, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against Speedway LLC.
Lt. Gov. Davis, Pittsburgh-area leaders, lawmakers spotlight new Pennsylvania budget
PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Pennsylvania lawmakers, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Thursday to spotlightinvestments in the state budget that will benefit the region. "We got some significant things in this budget. Over $18 million in new money coming to schools...
Kiski Township man who snorted heroin before causing fatal head-on crash sent to prison
A Kiski Township man who was high on heroin when he crashed the car he was driving and killed his friend in 2022 will serve at least two years in state prison. Matthew Carlson, 36, was sentenced Tuesday in Allegheny County to 27 to 54 months after pleading guilty in April to homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence and reckless driving.
Police remain mum about man killed by Churchill cop in Forest Hills
A Churchill police officer shot and killed an armed man Thursday night outside a Forest Hills home, but details about the incident remained sparse Friday as officials refused to divulge more information. The 48-year-old man, who police did not name, died overnight, according to Allegheny County Police. Officials and police...
Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant shut down after inspection
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year after an inspector found several high-risk violations. The Allegheny County Health Department shut down Caravan, a Uzbek restaurant on Smithfield Street, after an inspection on Wednesday. The eatery was also operating without a valid permit, the health department said.
Teenager stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was stabbed in Penn Hills on Tuesday. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that the teenage boy was stabbed multiple times on Hamil Road around 4:45 p.m.He was taken to a local hospital, police said, adding that he was last listed in critical but stable condition. The victim has not been identified.Police said the suspect drove away from the scene in a vehicle, but they later crashed into another driver. There were no injuries in the crash. The suspect then ran from the crash scene but was later found, officials said. The suspect has not been identified. "Detectives are in consultation with the district attorney's office to determine appropriate charges," Allegheny County police said in the news release. Anyone with information can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
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